[Izu, Shuzenji Onsen] Shuzenji hydrangeas adorn the garden of the inn "SORA Togetsuso Kinryu"

The "Shuzenji Hydrangea Project," which began in March 2024, features beautiful blue and white hydrangeas adorning the slopes of the garden. Please come and see this precious beauty that can only be seen at this time of year.

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Shuzenji hydrangeas

The garden of the five-star ryokan "SORA" in Shuzenji.
The hydrangea seedlings that were planted there grew rapidly and bloomed into beautiful flowers.

It's growing incredibly well; it's hard to imagine what it was like as a sapling.

The hydrangeas in Shuzenji come in "white," "blue," and "purple."

The natural color of hydrangea flowers is Aka.
However, depending on the soil's acidity, the aluminum dissolved in the soil reacts with the pigment anthocyanin, causing it to turn blue.
The Japanese archipelago is a volcanic island. You can enjoy the noble and beautiful blue and purple hydrangeas that grow in acidic soil.

So, what about white flowers? Well, they don't contain anthocyanins to begin with.
It's also beautiful to see them blooming in their pure white state, untouched by anything.

Click here for SORA's website!

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SORA Togetsu so Kinryu

3455 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-2416

A ryokan with a popular open-air bath at Shuzenji Onsen [SORA Togetsu so Kinryu] The center of Shuzenji hot spring town Our hotel is located in front of the bamboo grove Once you step into the premises Inviting you to a world surrounded by about 50,000㎡ of nature, meals, rooms, hot springs, gardens This is a 5-star inn with attention to detail. While the interior is elegant, somewhere relaxing We offer the ultimate relaxation space. When traveling to Izu and Shuzenji, Easy access to each sightseeing spot, taking up to 1.5 hours Please use our hotel.

NEWS!

Firefly Evening

A peaceful night in Shuzenji, the dance of fireflies soothes the soul.

Venue: Shuzenji Onsen Akagaeru Park (near Takishita Bridge)
Time: It is said that the best time to see it is around 8 PM.
*Depending on the weather, it may not be possible to see it.

Precautions

Wear comfortable, broken-in shoes.
The venue is very dark and it is difficult to see your feet, so walking in unfamiliar shoes is dangerous.
Don't catch fireflies.
It is said that fireflies floating in the water only live for about two weeks. Please do not try to catch them; simply enjoy watching them.
Do not use anything that shines.
Fireflies dislike light. Do not shine car headlights, cell phones, or flashlights at them. Dark places can be dangerous, but be sure to turn off all lights once you reach your destination.
Keep a close eye on your child.
The venue includes a Ogawa and paved areas, which can be dangerous, so please avoid leaving your child alone in the dark.
Flash photography is prohibited.
Exposure to flash light weakens fireflies. Taking pictures of fireflies with a typical smartphone or digital camera is difficult. We recommend using your heart to capture the moment.
*If using a tripod, please avoid using it near the animals' habitat. Also, please be extremely careful not to disturb other visitors who are enjoying the viewing.